Philip Alston Bücher

For all its achievements in integrating Europe, the EU lacks a human rights policy which is coherent, balanced and professionally administered. Whether in relation to access to Community justice, sex equality, race and disability discrimination, or policing, or in its external policies from Kosovo to China, the Union needs new principles, procedures and institutions to design and implement an effective set of human rights policies. The introduction of a single currency, the problems of racism and xenophobia, the need for a humane refugee policy, the growing powers of the EU in many fields, and the Unions imminent eastward expansion, all make it urgent to adopt such policies. In this volume the leading experts in the field, including individuals from every EU country, provide an insightful critique of current policies and detailed recommendations for the future. The volume includes comprehensive analyses of: the competencies of the EU in human rights, access to justice,the Third Pillar,

This book explores the establishment and role of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency, providing an in-depth analysis of its creation, objectives, and impact on human rights within the European Union. It delves into the agency's significance in promoting fundamental rights, examining its functions and contributions to policy-making and legal frameworks. Through detailed research, the book highlights the challenges and achievements faced by the agency in its mission to uphold and protect human rights across member states.

Focusing on the interplay between sovereignty, human rights, and national security in the aftermath of 9/11, this collection delves into how these concepts influence both procedural and substantive legitimacy in liberal democracies. It offers a critical examination of the challenges and imperatives faced by states in balancing security needs with the protection of human rights, making it a significant contribution to contemporary political and legal discourse.

This major work offers a range of new cases and materials which help to explain the law of human rights in a broad context.

Completely revised and updated to bring it up to date with recent events, this popular textbook incorporates a wide range of carefully edited materials from both primary and secondary sources.